Co-founder of Shanda Interactive, a pioneer in China's online game industry. Busy in 2009, although with mixed success: subsidiary Shanda Games listed on the Nasdaq in Sept. but dropped more than 25% after. Parent announced in January that president Tan Qunzhao would resign as president to focus on work at Shanda Games. Stock dropped 20% after stock watch day, amid worries about its revenue outlook. Moving deeper into content, Shanda Interactive in November forged joint venture with influential Hunan Broadcasting and Television Group to produce and distribute movies. Prior to establishing Shanda, Chen served as the vice director of the office of the president of Kinghing Trust & Investment from 1998 to 1999. From 1994 to 1998, Mr. Chen served in various management positions with Shanghai Lujiazui Group, a state-run property developer. He holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Fudan University in Shanghai.